FOLLOW CHELSEA'S EXAMPLE: Evra wants to take inspiration from Chelsea and pull off a shock European triumph despite United's poor domestic form [GETTY]

For the United defender reckons Chelsea provide the perfect template for United to defy the odds and end a traumatic season with success in Europe.

Just like United this term, they under-performed in the Premier League under a new manager only to rally when Roberto Di Matteo replaced Andre Villas-Boas and stun some of the continent's top teams.

David Moyes' squad head to Munich this week where Chelsea's extraordinary campaign scaled the heights, with Evra revealing United's plan to follow in their footsteps.

"It's funny because all season has reminded me of that Chelsea season when they won the Champions League but were not playing well in the Premier," said Evra, who has declared himself fit for the second leg despite coming off during the easy 4-0 win at Newcastle.

“We are more on it and look more like the real Manchester United. I don't have the answer why. It's difficult”

Patrice Evra

"I keep this in my mind. I am not saying we are going to do the same but sometimes you have to be positive so why not?

"You have to believe and in the Champions League this season, we have played well and feel confident.

"It looks like we are all up for it more than in the league and the cups. I know it's not professional to say that but it's the truth.

"We are more on it and look more like the real Manchester United. I don't have the answer why. It's difficult."

Defeat in the Allianz Arena would end United's season, a scenario Evra admits feels strange.

"It's unusual to be left in just one competition and to say that we can save our season in one game," he added.

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"It is painful to say it but we did not do the job in the beginning but now we must make sure the fans will be proud for the second leg against Bayern."

Many critics wrote off United's chances before the 1-1 draw at Old Trafford and Evra admits some of the flak coming their way this season has been justified.